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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.26, 1,058.04 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.26, 1,058.04 and 243.38 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.26 : 1,058.04 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.26/1,058.04 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.26x = 1,058.04 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.26x = 257,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,505.78/705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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